On with Kara Swisher 'Godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton Rings the Warning Bells
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Nov 13, 2025 
Geoffrey Hinton, a pioneering machine learning researcher and Nobel laureate, shares his insights on the AI landscape. He discusses the existential risks posed by AI, including the threat of surveillance and misinformation. Hinton warns about the potential loss of jobs due to AI advancements and emphasizes the need for strict policies to regulate its use. He also explores the unique risks of superintelligence and the importance of creating AIs that prioritize human well-being. Finally, Hinton urges public involvement in shaping future AI policies.
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Leaving Google To Sound The Alarm
- Hinton left Google in April 2023 to warn publicly about existential AI risks.
- He used his reputation to counter claims that advanced chatbots are 'stochastic parrots.'
AI Targets Intellectual, Not Just Physical, Labor
- AI can replace mundane intellectual labor, unlike past automation that targeted physical work.
- Hinton predicts AI will create fewer new jobs than it displaces, worsening inequality.
Users Treat Chatbots Like Beings
- Hinton reviewed cases where chatbots harmed vulnerable people and noted emotional attachment forms quickly.
- He cited experiments showing users overwhelmingly want to say goodbye after bonding, showing these bots feel like beings to people.